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Study Links Non-Voting to Higher Mortality Rates

11/7/2025

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A Finnish study of over three million people found that not voting is linked to higher mortality over 21 years.
Men who did not vote had a 73% higher mortality rate, while women had a 63% higher rate.
The gap exceeded that associated with education levels.
Researchers state that the results show correlation, not causation, and that voting may reflect broader social engagement that affects health.

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Story summary

A Finnish study of over three million people found that not voting is linked to higher mortality over 21 years.
Men who did not vote had a 73% higher mortality rate, while women had a 63% higher rate.
The gap exceeded that associated with education levels.
Researchers state that the results show correlation, not causation, and that voting may reflect broader social engagement that affects health.